The Board of Directors of The Great Synagogue has resolved to close the synagogue until further notice.

Your Home in Jerusalem

Whether you live in Jerusalem, are here for Shabbat or Yom Tov or simply touring Israel, the Jerusalem Great Synagogue is poised to offer you a warm welcome. You will find yourself surrounded by people like you from all walks of life: from tourists and citizens to the Chief Rabbis, President, Prime Minister, Knesset members and judges. We all stand as one in prayer and fellowship...

Experience Sights and Sounds

A façade based on the Second Temple, the majestic sanctuary featuring a colossal, dazzling chandelier, breathtaking stained-glass, inspiring Torah study, lectures and other meaningful activities... (Photo: Tanya Nagar)

The Jerusalem Great Synagogue is one of the world's chief repositories of Jewish Ashkenazic liturgical music and one of the few synagogues in the world with internationally-acclaimed Cantors and choir leading...

Before entering the sanctuary, you see an inspiring exhibit of living Judaism: The Jacob and Dr. Belle Rosenbaum Mezuzah collection, featuring hundreds of spectacular Mezuzot - one of the largest in...

Lay Leadership

It takes a dedicated team to keep the Jerusalem Great Synagogue great. Lay leaders, volunteers and professional staff are devoted to assuring that your Experience at the Jerusalem Great Synagogue is moving and memorable